A "HEARTBROKEN" eight-year-old has had his beloved BMX stolen in Branksome.

The metallic black and yellow bike, with the word Eastern on the crossbar, was taken on Thursday.

PC Georgina Sykes of Poole police said: "To steal from an eight-year-old is disgraceful."

Anyone who knows of the bike's whereabouts should contact police on 01202 222222.

Last week, thieves took six-year-old Brett Rowland's bike from outside a house in Broadstone while he was playing.